Playing for Keeps

In the first book of Kendall Ryan's Hot Jocks series, a talented hockey player finds himself torn between past mistakes and future possibilities when he reconnects with Elise Parrish, the younger sister of his teammate. After a night of flirtation turns intimate, he regrets their brief union, but the memories linger, fueling his determination to win her over. As he strives to prove himself, he must navigate the challenges of convincing Elise that he’s serious about now—and forever.